How to prevent cordless drill Chuck/clutch damage

[techenthusiast]

I just got my drill back from flat rate repair, it was slipping under load.

I'm wondering what the best settings for a 3-setting hammer drill (hammer, screw, drill? Not sure) are to prevent damage when drilling metal with bits up to 1/2?

I usually drill a pilot first and work my way up, but it still somehow managed to start slipping. I'm thinking it's because I'm not using the settings right?

Thanks

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[The Cobbler]

for drilling the chuck should be on the full or locked position

 

[techenthusiast]

for drilling the chuck should be on the full or locked position

I always lock up my bit tight in the Chuck but it stripped out the teeth in the drill internally(not exactly sure what was going on but under load it would sound like gears binding or stripping out... It got worse over time until I could barely drill even a pilot)

 

[Slowgsr]

Cheap drill.

Buy hilti

 

[techenthusiast]

Cheap drill.

Buy hilti

It's a snap on drill, so pretty expensive... I'm already invested into the 18v battery line up that snap on offers because i have the 3/8 and 1/2 impacts, so I don't plan on switching over any time soon.. That's why I paid the $110 for flat rate repair